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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_tips_hero_fixed.jpg" width="620" height="345" alt="How to get turn-by-turn, Street View, transit directions, and more with Google Maps for iPhone" class="aligncenter" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.imore.com/google-maps-vs-other-ios-map-options">Google Maps</a> brings a lot of great features back to the iPhone, including Street View and transit directions, and adds Google's version of turn-by-turn navigation into the mix, all for free. However, some of those features aren't exactly easy to find.</p>
<p>If you're just getting started with Google Maps for iPhone, here's everything you need to know.</p>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.imore.com/how-get-started-google-maps-iphone#google-directions">How to get turn-by-turn directions with Google Maps for iPhone</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imore.com/how-get-started-google-maps-iphone#google-navigation">How to use voice navigation with Google Maps for iPhone</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imore.com/how-get-started-google-maps-iphone#google-transit">How to get transit &amp; walking directions with Google Maps for iPhone</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imore.com/how-get-started-google-maps-iphone#google-history">How to view past destinations within Google Maps for iPhone</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imore.com/how-get-started-google-maps-iphone#street-view">How to use Street View with Google Maps for iPhone</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imore.com/how-get-started-google-maps-iphone#google-info">How to get business information with Google Maps for iPhone</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imore.com/how-get-started-google-maps-iphone#google-syncing">How to set up syncing with Google Maps for iPhone</a></li>
</ul><h2><a name="google-directions" id="google-directions"></a>How to get turn-by-turn directions with Google Maps for iPhone</h2>
<ol><li>Launch the <strong>Google Maps app</strong> from the Home screen of your iPhone.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_1.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>search field</strong> at the top of the screen.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_2.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Type in the name of the business or address you'd like directions to. If it pops up, just tap on it. If not, hit <strong>Search</strong> instead.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_3.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Now you'll see a map locating the destination. Tap the <strong>car icon</strong> in the lower right hand corner.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_4.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Choose the route you'd like to take. For some destinations, you will see multiple routes.</li>
<li>Once you chose the route you'll see another map view outlining your route.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_5.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Swipe <strong>up</strong> from the bottom of the screen to view turn-by-turn directions.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_6.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /></ol><h2><a name="google-navigation" id="google-navigation"></a>How to use voice navigation with Google Maps for iPhone</h2>
<ol><li>Launch the <strong>Google Maps app</strong> from the Home screen of your iPhone.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_1.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>search field</strong> at the top of the screen.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_2.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Type in the name of the business or address you'd like directions to. If it pops up, just tap on it. If not, hit <strong>Search</strong> instead.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_3.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Now you'll see a map locating the destination. Tap the <strong>car icon</strong> in the lower right hand corner.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_4.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Choose the route you'd like to take. For some destinations, you will see multiple routes.</li>
<li>Once you chose the route you'll see another map view outlining your route.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_5.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>Start button</strong> in the lower right hand corner.</li>
<li>Start driving. Voice navigation will now start guiding you to your location.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_7.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /></ol><h2><a name="google-transit" id="google-transit"></a>How to get transit &amp; walking directions with Google Maps for iPhone</h2>
<ol><li>Launch the <strong>Google Maps app</strong> from the Home screen of your iPhone.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_1.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>search field</strong> at the top of the screen.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_2.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Type in the name of the business or address you'd like directions to. If it pops up, just tap on it. If not, hit <strong>Search</strong> instead.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_3.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Now you'll see a map locating the destination. Tap the <strong>car icon</strong> in the lower right hand corner.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_4.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>At the top left hand side of the screen you will see some icons. Choose the <strong>bus icon</strong> to view transit directions and times or the <strong>walking icon</strong> to view walking directions and times. Tap on the route you'd like to take.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_9.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the transit info on the bottom of the map.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_10.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Now you'll see detailed information about your route that you can easily follow along with.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_11.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /></ol><h2><a name="google-history" id="google-history"></a>How to view past destinations with Google Maps for iPhone</h2>
<ol><li>Launch the <strong>Google Maps app</strong> from the Home screen of your iPhone.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_1.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>profile button</strong> in the top right corner. It is symbolize by the profile of a person.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_2.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Here you'll be taken to your account information.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_12.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>gear icon</strong> in the upper right hand corner.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_13.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on <strong>Maps history</strong>.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_14.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Here you can see all the routes and directions you've previously queried. Tap on any one of them to view them again.</li>
</ol><h2><a name="street-view" id="street-view"></a>How to use Street View with Google Maps for iPhone</h2>
<ol><li>Launch the <strong>Google Maps app</strong> from the Home screen of your iPhone.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_1.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>search field</strong> at the top of the screen.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_2.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Type in the name of the business or address you'd like directions to. If it pops up, just tap on it. If not, hit <strong>Search</strong> instead.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_3.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>location name</strong> in the bottom left corner next to where you'd tap to get driving directions.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_4.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>If Street View is available for that location, you'll see a preview on the summary page.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_15.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>Street View icon</strong> to view a full version of Street View.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_16.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /></ol><h2><a name="google-info" id="google-info"></a>How to get business information with Google Maps for iPhone</h2>
<ol><li>Launch the <strong>Google Maps app</strong> from the Home screen of your iPhone.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_1.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>search field</strong> at the top of the screen.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_2.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Type in the name of the business or address you'd like directions to. If it pops up, just tap on it. If not, hit <strong>Search</strong> instead.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_3.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>location name</strong> in the bottom left corner next to where you'd tap to get driving directions.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_4.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Here you'll see a summary page of business information that is available via Google. You can view available photos, use Street View, call the business, save it to your favorites, share it, and read available reviews.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_15.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /></ol><h2><a name="google-syncing" id="google-syncing"></a>How to set up syncing with Google Maps for iPhone</h2>
<ol><li>Launch the <strong>Google Maps app</strong> from the Home screen of your iPhone.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_1.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on the <strong>profile button</strong> in the top right corner. It is symbolize by the profile of a person.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_2.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Tap on <strong>Sign in</strong> at the bottom of the page.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_17.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /><li>Enter your Google credentials and then hit <strong>Go</strong>.</li>
<li>That's it. All your saved searches and map routes from any other Google maps device will sync down to your Google Maps for iPhone app as well.</li><img src="http://cdn.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2012/12/google_maps_12.jpeg" width="320" height="586" alt="" class="image-large aligncenter" /></ol></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tag/google-maps" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Google Maps</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tag/transit-directions" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">transit directions</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tag/walking-directions" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">walking directions</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tag/voice-navigation" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Voice Navigation</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tag/iphone-navigation-apps" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Iphone Navigation Apps</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tag/map-tips" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">map tips</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/apps" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Apps</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/how" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">How to</a></div></div></div>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:00:48 +0000Allyson Kazmucha16805 at http://www.imore.com